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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,550.93, 9,826.31 and 2,389.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,550.93, 9,826.31 and 2,389.45 is: 3,584.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,550.93 : 9,826.31 = 2,389.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,550.93/9,826.31 = 2,389.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,550.93x = 9,826.31 × 2,389.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,550.93x = 23,479,476.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,479,476.26/6,550.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.15

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